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The Exercise Myth
February 1st, 2012Is exercise good for your health? Sure! Is it key to losing weight? Absolutely not! But so many people believe that it is. True, exercise does burn calories, and you must burn calories to lose weight, but exercise has another effect that counteracts the burning of calories; it stimulates hunger, which causes you to eat more and offset any weight lost from exercising.
Lose weight the right way.Ask The Doctor: Fatigue, Arthritis, Weight Loss
February 1st, 2011Recently I’ve been having a hard time waking up in the morning and can’t seem to get enough sleep. Then, as the day goes on, I am fatigued and have a hard time finding motivation to get things done. What can I do to get more energy and stay alert besides caffeine?
Every month we ask top practitioners to address your health concerns. This month find solutions for fatigue, arthritis, and weight loss.Stop Trying to Lose Weight
January 1st, 2011
These days, we’re fed so many conflicting messages about how to stay slim and fit—Hollywood beach bodies and celebrity diets abound. But the secret to maintaining a healthy body weight doesn’t lie in deprivation or fly-by-night fads.Shedding the pounds is easy when you avoid these weight-loss traps.Chitin-glucan and Gut Microflora
January 1st, 2011Chitin-glucan, an Artina-branded ingredient, comes from the Aspergillus niger fungus, and alters microflora within the gut to improve metabolic processes related to obesity.
Yes, You Can Prevent Weight Gain
September 1st, 2010Although 30 minutes of moderate exercise five times a week can help strengthen bones and lower disease risk, it still may not be enough to thwart weight gain, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers determined that middle-aged women need at least 60 minutes of moderate exercise every day to stave off excess pounds.
Pilates for Weight Loss
June 1st, 2010Rainy Wright-Legg of Ashland, Oregon, had a straightforward goal when she first started Pilates five years ago: to take control of her debilitating shoulder pain. She never imagined that she was embarking on a journey that would help her shake years of emotional baggage—and 116 pounds.
Yes, you can shed pounds with Pilates. Here's how.Weight Loss in a Bottle
June 1st, 2010According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 68 percent of Americans are overweight and more than one-third are considered obese. Millions of people are trying to lose weight—and most wish it were as simple as popping a pill.
Our guide to the best and worse diet supplements on the market today.Organic Foods May Lead to Overeating
People who eat organic foods may not be eating as healthily as they think, even if by doing so they are avoiding toxic chemicals and helping the environment.
The Acid-Alkaline Diet
March 1st, 2010You had low-fat yogurt, mango, and a cup of black tea with honey for breakfast. Lunch was a turkey-breast sandwich, and you snacked on grapes and organic peanuts. You’re trying to eat healthy, so why don’t you feel healthy? Why are you fatigued, sick, or unable to lose those last 10 pounds?
Balancing your body's pH for better healthDetox the Right Way
March 1st, 2010Raise your hand if you’ve ever dreamed of using a juice fast to lose your love handles or compensate for holiday excesses. You’re not alone. Between October 2008 and October 2009, Americans spent more than $100 million on cleansing and detoxifying products in an effort to lose weight, gain energy, or purify themselves of harmful toxins, according to market research firm Spins.
Extreme cleanses can deplete your body. Here are three safer ways to lose weight, gain energy, and flush out toxins.
